Recent Announcements
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Stonewall Austin President featured on TCDP blog
Rich Bailey talks LGBT and activism!
January 23rd, 2012
A longtime leader of the Stonewall Democrats, both nationally
and locally, Rich Bailey has been fighting for LGBT rights his entire
adult life.
He grew up a military brat, bouncing around Europe in his youth, and
followed his father into the Navy after graduating from high school. But
in 1982, his military stint ended abruptly when he felt the full force
of official discrimination.
“They asked, I told, so I got kicked out of the Navy,” Bailey says.
Winding up in Austin, Bailey became active with the Austin
Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus, worked on several Democratic campaigns,
was elected to the Texas State Democratic Executive Committee
representing Senate District 14, became ...
Posted Jan 25, 2012 10:10 AM by Rich Bailey
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Mayor Leffingwell signs Freedom to Marry Pledge for same-sex couples
AUSTIN – Mayor Lee Leffingwell has today joined dozens of mayors from across America in supporting the right of same-sex couples to marry by signing on to the Mayors for Freedom to Marry Pledge. The Mayors Freedom to Marry group — an effort of the national Freedom to Marry organization — aims to expand public and political support for ending discrimination in marriage.“I’m proud to stand with the gay and lesbian community and defend their right to equal marriage,” said Mayor Leffingwell. “The tide is changing in America and I hope that by joining this loud chorus, I can play a small role in helping set us on a path to full marriage equality in our country in my lifetime ...
Posted Jan 20, 2012 12:34 PM by Rich Bailey
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SDA Monthly Meeting February 1st at 6:30 pm
Please join Stonewall Democrats of Austin at our monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 1st at Cafe Express (3418 N. Lamar Blvd.) beginning at 6:30 pm. Our featured speaker will be Abby Dees, a Los Angeles based civil rights attorney turned author, speaker, and syndicated columnist. Abby wrote the book "Queer Questions, Straight Talk" to help bridge the gap between the LGBT and Straight communities. We will also be conducting officer elections for President and Treasurer. The current President, Rich Bailey, will not be seeking another term. Current Treasurer Celia Israel is interested in seeking reelection. Nominations will be accepted from the floor. Finally we will be holding our Candidate Forum and Endorsement meeting on February 23rd at the Travis ...
Posted Jan 20, 2012 12:33 PM by Rich Bailey
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Equality Brunch with Lloyd Doggett Dec. 4
While Stonewall Democrats of Austin have yet to issue any endorsements
for the upcoming March Primaries, this is an LGBT specific fundraiser for
a good friend of the LGBT community. The location has changed from the Austonian to the home of Dr. John Hogg and David Garza (1404 Wild Cat Hollow).Sunday, December 4thNoon-2:00pmLive DJ • Mimosas • Marys • Java • Tasty Tacos • Yummy Treats$35/person suggested donation to attend orJoin the host committee at the level of your choice:Host $2500 / Sponsor $1000 / Supporter $500 / Friend $250rsvp@votedoggett.com or call 512.568.5800
Posted Dec 1, 2011 8:12 AM by Rich Bailey
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TCDP/OFA Holiday Party on Dec. 15
This Thanksgiving miracle was a great beginning to the holiday season. I’m excited to be hosting the TCDP & OFA Holiday Party at my house (1403 E. 2nd St) on December 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to come! Together with our State House Democratic delegation and Senator Watson as our honorary hosts, we will celebrate the season and help our less fortunate neighbors at the same time. Here is a link to the invitation: https://www.facebook.com/events/215870801814573/In that spirit, I hope you will join me in helping the homeless through donations to the Trinity Center. Located at 7th and Trinity Streets downtown, this small-budget but hard ...
Posted Dec 1, 2011 7:49 AM by Rich Bailey
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